Is The Portrayal Of African-Americans By Sony Offensive?

I think you're looking into this far too much.

Not in this ad.

But in this:

We see smart alecky white kids all the time why is it a huge deal if we have a smart alecky black kid?

I don't even think the image siddhu posted is offensive. musicalmac

People who bring up trivial stuff like this are the ones looking for race, and that tells me all I need to know about them.

I don't even think the image siddhu posted is offensive. musicalmac

You know how it is, people want, and liketo complain.

In fact, the most complained about Advertisement in the UK is one for KFC, where some kids were talking with their mouths full.

I'm sory TC but it's like illegal to say anything bad about sony in these parts, you'll be like shunned from society or something.:roll:

randomguy15

I don't think it's Offensive at all.

I'm sory TC but it's like illegal to say anything bad about sony in these parts, you'll be like shunned from society or something.:roll:

randomguy15

Or people just don't agree with him... Heaven forbid!

Anyways TC, not really offensive. I think people are so worried about race nowadays that they see racism everywhere.

I think people waste too much time trying to be offended.kuraimen

It's okay to say black. The year is 2010 and people still can't see beyond the skin tones...sigh.

The PSP ads are pretty bad, but they don't offend in the way that you're implying.

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I'm sory TC but it's like illegal to say anything bad about sony in these parts, you'll be like shunned from society or something.:roll:

tastetheacidmil

racist people see racist implicationstastetheacidmil

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I'm sory TC but it's like illegal to say anything bad about sony in these parts, you'll be like shunned from society or something.:roll:

randomguy15

^ I remember that ad siddhu:lol:!

As for this article from "Techvoo", I think the author is def. ignorant. The new PSP ad campaign starring "Marcus" (who's a young, charismatic actor who only represents a portion of his generation) isn't racist or insensitive either.

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"First and foremost, why does Marcus dress like he's from an upper-cIass family yet talk like he was educated in a ghetto?"

• WTF? This comment shows that the author is truly disconnected to the current "hip-hop generation" culture. The wardrobeworn by those who live this lifestyIe is a varied one that ranges from tight jeans and t-shirts to baggy shorts holstered by belts. Yes, belts. Also sweaters and hats are worn.
• I'm black-American, listen to hip-hop (amongst other music), and was mostly raised in the suburbs. I talk with slang and I pronounce my words clearly when I want to. Sometimes, if I'm talking to a brother or close friend, you may not even understand what the hell I'm saying. I also dress according to what I think is fashionable in my eyes, not what the environment believes is appropriate.

"If not let me make my second point. Why was it so important that he speak the way he does?"

• I'll be one to point out the generalizations and outmoded caricatures of peoples in a heart-beat. But, if you're familiar with who this young actor is, that's how he talks. Also, him utilizing such a vocabulary / dialect doesn't represent all of the people his age, color, or who share his lifestyIe.

"...but I'm aggravated enough with kids on the streets talking like this. The last thing I need is one preaching to me about games in such an annoying manner."

• What's wrong with such a "manner"? I tend to like diversity, but not simply for the sake of doing so. I'll tell you this, from my experience, this new PSP ad campaign is a hit with my younger bros. They find it amusing and fun. "Haha, Marcus, PSP" is what I heard one time after the commercial ended.

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So, in ending, "Is the Portrayal of White Men (Kevin Butler) by Sony Offensive?" I think not.

I don't even think the image siddhu posted is offensive. musicalmac

I dont think its offensive because I think he has done it before. but I kind a find it annoying how he talks.

I think stereotyping is being used because it's funny.
If they did it with people that look a lot like me or think like me, or live like me, i would be annoyed.
So yeah i understand that.
It just doesn't warrant the use of the law.

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[QUOTE="tastetheacidmil"] lol try you tube, they would stone you to death if they had a chance, one little thing about the ps3 and your a "defender of the RROD" i was once called :lol:tastetheacidmil

I dont think its offensive because I think he has done it before. but I kind a find it annoying how he talks.

TheShadowLord07

Exactly I didn't find it offensive and welcome diversity in advertising though I did find in the face delivery not my style. I much prefer the laid back and smart aXX approach of Kevin. Just my preference.

Imo the psp adds are pretty boring, they should just focus on ps3 but i dont see anything Offensive at all, people need to stop commplaining about everything and be relaxed

Why would u make a topic about this? You see mexicans and arabian people on commericals all the time and white people on commericals like the Brink security service and noone talks about it because it doesnt matter. Your probably white and trying to make a big deal over nothing.

I'm black and don't see what's wrong...

well I am black and see nothing wrong with the new PSP ads.

I think people waste too much time trying to be offended.kuraimen

wow the author of that article is a moron. I stopped reading as soon as I read "Why did he have to be so ignorant and black at the same time?" :roll: What does "being black" mean ??Sp4rtan_3

[QUOTE="musicalmac"]I don't even think the image siddhu posted is offensive. SaltyMeatballs

Whatchoo talkinbout Willis?

[QUOTE="Sp4rtan_3"]wow the author of that article is a moron. I stopped reading as soon as I read "Why did he have to be so ignorant and black at the same time?" :roll: What does "being black" mean ??navyguy21

Whatchoo talkinbout Willis?

thrillh0

Whatchoo talkinbout Willis?

thrillh0

LOL! Good one.

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"][QUOTE="musicalmac"]I don't even think the image siddhu posted is offensive. Chutebox

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[QUOTE="Sp4rtan_3"]wow the author of that article is a moron. I stopped reading as soon as I read "Why did he have to be so ignorant and black at the same time?" :roll: What does "being black" mean ??Sp4rtan_3

People who bring up trivial stuff like this are the ones looking for race, and that tells me all I need to know about them.

Chutebox

How the hell is this racist? I don't see the point. Slow news day alert.

Not in this ad.

But in this:

siddhu33

Is that real? That is one of the dumbest ads I have ever seen no doubt lol.